Black Cherry
(Prunus serotina)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 60 - 80 ft
Spread: 30 - 60 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - May)
Fruit Type: Cherry
Fruit Color: Black / Purple
Autumn Color: Yellow / Gold
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Low / Medium
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Wild Black Cherry
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Black cherries are eaten by a wide variety of birds and mammals. Flowers are a pollen and nectar source for bees and other pollinators. Trees provide cover and nesting sites for songbirds. It is a larval host to 450 species of caterpillars.